Jones County Farm Bureau Hosts ISU Specialist for 4-H Training
Miss Dorothy Simmons from Iowa State College visits Jones County on July 15 to assist 4-H leaders and girls in Home Efficiency demonstrations. The county fair August 25 will feature a 4-H demonstration team contest with a two girl plus one girl team per club focusing on Home Efficiency. The piece also outlines 1937 conservation practices including contour strip cropping for erosion control with payment of one dollar per acre and detailed slope and distance guidelines, pending county committee approval.
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Dorothy Simmons
Iowa State College
Jones County
Miss Simmons
Focal Club
Farm Wiring Meeting Schedule Announced Countywide
The Farm Bureau released dates for farm and home wiring meetings in the county on July 22 and 23. Sessions include Memorial building Cascade, Wyoming meeting, Court house Anamosa, and Olin High School with H Van Vlack and Mr Beach presenting safety, wiring methods, cooperative requirements, and Rural Electrification project status for farmers and others interested.
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Farm Bureau Today
Memorial Building
Cascade
Wyoming
Anamosa
Olin. Co
H. van Vlack
Iowa State College
van Vlack
Beach
Construction Contract Signed For Jones Co
A. B. White and A. Parke Ogden officers of Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric Cooperative signed a construction contract with Marshall Electric for ten miles of lines in Jones County. The contractor will mobilize machinery and materials this month and aims to complete the work as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. White
A. Parke Ogden
Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
Marshall Electric Company
Jones County
White
Satu Norning Nt
UPG
le Mullen
Grasshopper Infestation Prompts Widespread Bait Efforts
High grasshopper counts across farms trigger control actions as 2500 pounds of poison bait are deployed in Anamosa and nearby counties. The Farm Bureau coordinates bait delivery via Hetch Launcher Company with farmers awaiting protection for crops.
Senate Extends Low Rate Land Bank Loans
The Senate approved a bill extending the existing low interest rate for land bank loans. The measure moves to the governor for final action, with officials noting continued support for affordable financing.
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Senate
Questions Answered On New Farm Bill's Principal Features
Wyoming report outlines the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1937 aims to stabilize farmers income by storing larger farm product supplies while avoiding price depressions. It discusses the need for storage to guard both consumers and growers during bad crop years and notes related legislative questions and farm policy context.
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New Farm Bill
Wolk
Birthday party for Marvin Siebel at Zimmerman home
Mrs. W J Zimmerman hosts a July 3 get together for Marvin Siebel's ninth birthday with many neighbors and friends including the Dirks, Sopers, Bohlken, Grouse, Mitta, Doden, and others. Guests enjoyed games and a meal during the afternoon.
Onslow and Nearby Folks in Local Notes
Local items report visits and arrivals including W A Hicks and R J Waterbury in town, Gladys Hicks returning to Greeley Colorado, and the Orr family mourning Alva J. Orr who died at 46 in Rochester Minnesota after brain infection. Other notes mention home study plans, poultry and cattle sales, and community events.
Gullying Control via Strip Cropping in Iowa Farms
Contour strip cropping added recently to Iowa soil-building practices list. Cooperative program endorses this method to reduce gullying on sloped lands and improve soil conservation for farmers.
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Iowa
Free Acts and Local Sightings Across Community
Community notes list free acts at the Great Jones County Fair on August 24 25 26 27 and several social visits. Multiple families travel to Ames Marshalltown Anamosa and Denver with residents of Ruth Owen Kofoed Jessie Wilson and others hosting or visiting. A two weeks trip to Colorado arcs from Mary Jo Daly and companions.
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Great Jones County Fair
Tom Rooney
Hallihan
Ruth
Owen Kofoed
Anamosa
Jessie Wilson
Kansas City
Eugene Bailey
Berle Walton
Troy Mills
Marshalltown
Grace Wilson
Weert Bennen
Herman Rickless
Ames
Henry Wehling
Carl
W. J. Zimmermaon
Willis
Henry Wennekamp
Albert White
John Christiansen
Carl and
Gunter
Roland Soper
Mary Jo Daly
Jo Dearborn
Mary Gardner
Sara Reese
Black Hills
Cheyenne
Boulder
Estes Park
Colorado
Denver
Mary Harms
Harm Helgens
Louie Helgens
Herman Helgers
Eliza Thoeni
Henry Zimmerman
Untitled notices from Cedar Rapids area locals
Mrs Wo M Laughlin and Sten Th went to Cedar Rapids funeral for a Cedar Rapids resident. Mutual Fire Insurance of Cedar Rapids referenced. Miss Lorna Gerdes, nurse, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs G H Gerdes. Mrs Thomas Warner and two Tornida MUR mentioned in fragment.
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Wo. M Laughlin
Cedar
Clint
Cedar Rapids
Erin Othis Vieinksy
S. Bosford
Lorna Gerdes
South Shore Hospital
Chicago
G. H. Gerdes
Thomas Warner
Monticello Notes Include Socials and Visits
Mildred and Lee of Monticello stayed with the Lyle Hasford home last Tuesday and Wednesday, Mildred remaining until Saturday. Mrs Vera Stein and Dc F Krueger returned to Doon after days with local friends. S M Hosford traveled to Center Junction on business. Mrs E J Noble of Monticello quarantined at daughter M C McLaughlin's home. Clarence Hosford and S M Hosford visited Manchester. An ice cream social at the Lutheran church is planned for Monday July 19 with pie or cake offered. Elizabeth McLaughlin returned from Glacier Park as a Gamma Alpha Chi delegate to the Alpha Chi Omega convention in Cincinnati. Clarence Hosford attended Emil Schneider's funeral in Monticello. Local residents from Castle Grove attended. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs F C Cramer Thursday afternoon. Some drivers ignore the dimming law. Harold Yeoman visited Clarence Hosford. Harvesting has begun and will be in full swing next week.
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Mildred
Lee
Monticello
Lyle Hasford
Dc. F. Krueger
Vera Stein
Doon
S. M. Hosford
Center Junction
E. J. Noble
C. A. McLaughlin
Clarence
Manchester
Lutheran Church
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Glacier Park
Montana
Alpha Chi Omega
University of Cincinnati
Clarence Hosford
Emil Schneider
Castle Grove
F. D. Gundlach
H. C. Chisman
Willie Behrends
Paul
O. R. Howie
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
F. C. Cramer
Harold Yeoman
Hopkinton Sire A W McDonald Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services were conducted in Independence for Mrs. Albert Olmstead formerly of Hopkinton who died at her home aged about seventy. Burial followed in Hopkinton cemetery. The issue notes connections to Mrs. Linda Burdick and Monticello origins. Also referenced are church activities, visitors from Otterbein, a chimney fire at Sol Bowers’ home, and the Delaware County Farm Bureau chorus directed by Mrs. H M Reeve.
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Independence
Albert Olmstead
Linda Burdick
Hopkinton
Monticello
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. W. Thomas
Otterbein
Ind
Charity Thompson
Thomas
Sol Bowers
Delaware County Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus
H. M. Reeve
Hopkinton Chorus to Sing at State Fair after Vinton win
The Hopkinton chorus first appeared Thursday in Manchester and won at Vinton last Saturday. They rank among six choirs chosen to sing at the August state fair. Members include Mrs. Jean Lux Mrs. Jessie Kirkwood Mrs. Janella Ward and leader Mrs. H. M. Reeve with accompanist Mrs. Cox of Oneida.
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Manchester
Vinton
Blake
Jeanie
Foster
Hark
Schubert
Hopkinton
Jean Lux
Jessie Kirkwood
Janella Ward
H. M. Reeve
Cox
Oneida
A. P. Donahue
Orlando
Fla
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Jones County Farm Bureau
Jones Co
Cvarm
En Farm
Atl
Fann Bureau Ofive
Weel Bortion
Janes
Riley
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Charles E. Bottomstone
Anthony Henak
Oxford Junction
Bottomstone
Henak
Doris Day
Day
Doris
Legion Pool
Marion
L. M. Sherrill
American Legion
W. B. Scarcliff
Opera House
Gerald Mader
Hans Kettlesen
W. W. Bronson
Robert Alden
Dora Urban
Henry Rohvender
August Thomsen
Camp Huaga
Geraldine Mader
Marilyn Buck- Eileen French
Norma Lou
Jame Buckingham
Sears
Polly
Elaine Searge
Miriam “Inzlis
Keresham
Ore
Andittsburgh
den- T
Panama
U.S
Fein
Ain
Louis Puehholtz
Frank Wooder
Davenport
Maxine Cook
Warren Weasmmer
Ada Willman
Madorana Lodge
Rebekah
Dillon Stickley
Mildrea
Coburn
Little Poole
Arminda Bender
Mars
Minnie Anderson
Wwarden
Myrtle Millsap
Ada First
Kyle Poole
Inner Sentinel
Charles Roberts
Outer Sentinel
Lillian Roberts
Noble Grand
Fannie Fritz
Jennie Miller
Sarah First
Vice Grand
George Norton
Harold Hopkins
Camanche
Charles Smith
Amber
W. J. Zimmerman
Henry Siece
Nell Son
Marvin
Wil Dirss
Helen
Anna
Eugene
Juanita
Robert
Richard Soper
Eileen Bohlken
Allen
Arle
Poppe
James Grouse
Lucille Mitta
Vernon
Leonard Doden
Marvin Siebels
Cla Riekeels
Marmen
Anna Osterkam
Mervin
Shirley Sienels
Raymond Tuetken
Maynard Dirks
Leor Kenneth
Robert Huskis
Dwaine
Moonticello
Mwroo
Harold Darrow
Ornio
Ben Otten
Will Assis
Otten
Marvin Siete Aie
X & Waration
Rhinehart
Deccn
Carl Rickie
A Pyereces
Dine Aday
John Re. Warner Zietken
Undate Certh
Wien
Carlé EU
Myr
Bert Peett
Hoiabes Mirando
John
Margaret Martir
Dubuque
W. A. Hicks
R. J. Waterbury
Onslow
Newton French
Lillian Buck
C. A. Rowe
Joe Helfrich
Moline
Gladys Hicks
Greeley
Colo
Fannie Gannon
Merle Hicks
Duane
Mary Hicks
Ina Warren
Helen Hanna
Leona Johnson
Rebekah Lodge No
Queen Esther Lodge No. 46
Elna Stickley
Wyoming Lodge
Mary Ellen McKinstry
Julia Meade
Oxford Mills
R. E. Chaplin
Sand Spring
Frances Orr
Carroll Bickford
Russell Chaplin
Hanson-McKinstry
Jordan
May
John Blaul
Peter Paulsen
Belle Howard
J. A. Orr
Emil Paulsen
Alva Streener
A. J. Orr
Harbison
John Stickley
Rochester
Minn
Alva Orr
St. Mary's Hospital
Alva J. Orr
Alva
Joseph Orr
Aurilla Ames Orr
Sadie Orr
B. W. Streeper
Streeper
Averill Stickley
Dorothy
Aurilla
Jack
Carol
Doris Jean
Dean
Mr. Orr
Monarchs
Animal Kingdom
Wallace
Miss Lorraine Wallace
M. Hosford
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
San Diego
Cal
Wit Consoul
Cynthia Ricketts
Frances Donahue
Erma Bradke
Lone Tree
Ellen Bradke
Bridge Club
A. P. Himebaugh
Marshall Neil
Minnie Zeuch
Iowa City
F. E. Brutsman
Illinois
Dorothea Bixby
Diagonal
E. V. Laughlin
Miss Hawker
St. Louis
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Rumley
McCormick
Deering
Shaffer
Office of Admissions
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Goodyear
Clark Brothers
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